Overcoming Tragedy and Facing Life’s Challenges by Making a Difference

July 1, 2010

Hosted by Susan Bartelstone

Episode Description

No one should ever have to face what Family Violence Activist Susan Murphy Milano has faced…finding her mother murdered and her father dead by suicide. This week Crime Prevention Specialist Susan Bartelstone speaks with this courageous woman about how her life changed that day and how she's helped thousands of women avoid a similar fate. And, find out what you, or someone you know, can do to escape an abusive relationship. Then meet Sheila Radziewicz who was born without arms or kneecaps. She wasn’t even supposed to live, let alone walk; but she not only defied those odds, she just received her black belt in Tae Kwon Do! She’s a warrior and nobody’s victim. Don't miss her exceptional story. Also this week, Susan speaks with former columnist and foreign correspondent for Time Magazine, Steve Handelman, now Editor-in-Chief of The Crime Report, a news, multimedia and networking resource for the world of crime and justice that goes beyond daily crime headlines and political rhetoric.

Crime Prevention 101

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Welcome to Crime Prevention 101, the Personal Safety radio show with an optimistic perspective on a sober subject. Get set for personal safety stories that demand to be heard whether heartbreaking, infuriating or just plain weird; learn about hot crime topics and people who are making the headlines; and find out about the trends and legal developments that are going to impact your life, either positively or negatively, in the future. Most importantly, be empowered and inspired by success stories about people who've fought off an attacker or deterred a crime. You’ll also get a chance to address your own personal safety concerns, either by phone or e-mail. So, tune in to “Crime Prevention 101.” It'd be a crime not to listen!

Susan Bartelstone

Talking the talk because she's walked the walk! Years ago, Susan Bartelstone had a bad break-up with a guy, complete with physical and emotional bruises, and determined to learn how to protect herself. Today, she's a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and personal safety expert, with 17 years combined training in WWII Combatives, self defense and martial arts. Along the way, she deterred five extremely dangerous criminal encounters, fought her way out of a surprise attack and, for more than 18 years, from such organizations as American Express, the U.S. Post Office and the Livery Cab Owners Coalition of New York.. Author of Think Fast and Prevent a Violent Crime: How to Respond to Danger in 20 Seconds (or Less!), which is based on her own experiences, she’s been featured in a long and varied list of media, including the “Today Show,” “America’s Most Wanted” and Self Magazine.

Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people solve their personal safety dilemmas with her personal safety programs and her practical advice—which stresses the many opportunities you have to avoid or defuse a criminal encounter and how to use your brains instead of your muscles in a fight.